Guide & Tips

What To Do After Beating The Game

After clearing the game, there are still a lot more things you can do in Resident Evil 2! These will challenge even the most experienced players!

Finish New Game 2nd Run

Clearing the game once will unlock New Game 2nd Run, which will allow you to play the game from the other character's perspective. This is commonly referred to as Scenario B. This also unlocks the true ending of the game.

Beat The 4th Survivor and Tofu Survivor Extra Modes

Finishing the game once unlocks The 4th Survivor, where you play as Umbrella Operative Hunk. In this mode, your objective is to escape and to survive, with limited items. Clearing this mode unlocks The Tofu Survivor mode, an even tougher challenge!

Achieve S and S+ Rank to Unlock Infinite Weapons

Aim to get S Rank, or even the tougher S+ Rank and unlock Infinite versions of the most powerful weapons in the game like the Rocket Launcher and Minigun. Complete this mode for ultimate bragging rights!

What is Resident Evil 2?

Much-Awaited Remake of Capcom's 1998 Survival Horror Classic

Reimagined using Capcom's latest game engine, the "RE Engine", Resident Evil 2 will provide a new experience for veterans and beginners alike as they follow Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield's daring escape from the zombie-infected Raccoon City.

Survive the Raccoon City Zombie Outbreak

The streets of Raccoon City are now plagued with the flesh-eating undead. Chaos now runs rampant in the city as mutated monsters are loose in the once peaceful city.

Resident Evil 2 - Official Trailer

Resident Evil 2 - Gameplay Features

Classic Survival Horror Adventure Reimagined

Facing against grotesque enemies and the general feeling of dread, Resident Evil 2 exemplifies the Survival Horror genre. The classic horror adventure is reimagined in modern TPS controls and horrific visuals.

Survive with Scarce Resources

With limited resources, conserving your items and ammo is key to your survival. To get out of Raccoon City alive, you need to be more strategic in fighting against your enemies rather than go in guns blazing.

Darker Atmosphere Adds to the Horror

Unlike the original Resident Evil 2, the environment will has become significantly darker, requiring you to keep vigilant as you light your way through darkness with only your flashlight in hand.

Tougher Enemies Stand In Your Way

The enemies you will go against in Resident Evil 2 may seem familiar, but you may find their toughness surprising. The zombies are more versatile now and will act according to your actions.

Resident Evil 2 - Main Characters

Two Playabale Main Characters

Resident Evil 2 will offer the choice to play either as Leon S. Kennedy or Claire Redfield. Each has their own storyline that offers a unique look into the main story and will only come together at certain points!

Leon S. Kennedy

A rookie cop on his first day on the job, Leon Kennedy is thrown in the chaos that has become Raccoon City. He must now rely on his police training to survive against the undead that now roams the city.

Claire Redfield

Claire Redfield came to Raccoon City in search of her missing brother, Chris Redfield. This search puts her right in the middle of the zombie apocalypse and a conspiracy that involves the infamous Umbrella Corporation.

Resident Evil 2 - Location & Setting

Raccoon City

Raccoon City was once a thriving urban city that has now become the nesting ground of the zombie apocalypse. It's right in the middle of a conspiracy between the Umbrella Corporation and its unethical experimentation.

Racoon City Police Department

The Racoon City Police Department is the headquarters of the elite special forces S.T.A.R.S. in Raccoon City. You can find their abandoned desks here, including that of Claire's brother, Chris Redfield.

Underground Umbrella Laboratory

Beneath Raccoon City is an underground laboratory operated by the Umbrella Corporation. These are where the mutated experiments, such as the G-Virus, were carried out.

New Areas Introduced in RE2

Raccoon City has received an expansion and will introduce new areas for players to explore. This includes the dreary Orphanage and a few more to be revealed upon the release of the game.

Resident Evil 2 - Release Information

RE2 Launch on January 25, 2019!

Release Date

January 25, 2019

Publisher

Capcom

Genre

Survival Horror

Price

$59.99 (Standard)

Platform

PC, PS4, Xbox One

Product Information

- Physical copies- Digital Versions- Game bundles

Resident Evil 2, the remake of Capcom's classic survival horror of the same name, is set to be released worldwide on January 25, 2019! It will be available on PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One.

Resident Evil 2 - Available Editions

RE2 Edition Inclusions Chart

StandardEdition

DeluxeEdition

CollectorsEdition

Retail Price

$59.99

$69.99

$199.99

Base Game

O

O

O

Digital Download

O

O

X

Pre-Order Bonus

O

O

O

Extra DLC Pack

X

O

O

Artbook: Ben's File

X

X

O

Special Soundtrack

X

X

O

Raccoon City Police Dept. Renovation Plan

X

X

O

Leon S. Kennedy Figure

X

X

O

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition is the most basic of the bundles with only the base game included. Purchasing the game before it's release date will unlock the Deluxe Weapons: Samurai Edge - Chris and Jill Models.

Deluxe Edition

The RE2 Deluxe Edition includes the Deluxe DLC Pack along with the original game. This DLC will unlock various exclusive outfits for Leon and Claire to use during the game, along with original '98 version soundtrack to use in the game!

Collector's Edition

The Collector's Edition package is only available with a physical purchase. This limited edition package includes all contents from the Deluxe Edition along with statue of Leon S. Kennedy, photo album stylized art book, official soundtrack and more!

Resident Evil 2 - Story Summary

The original Resident Evil 2 was released in 1998 and has sold over 4,960,000 copies.The action centers around rookie cop Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they fight to survive a mysterious viral outbreak within Raccoon City.The 1998 original was hailed as a gaming masterpiece and propelled Resident Evil into mainstream pop culture and the entertainment you know today.